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Elemental Shifter #2

A Shift in the Air

When you lose the one you love, life is never the same. Liam O’Sullivan can’t shake the memory of his intended mate fleeing from his embrace—caught up in a nefarious plot by an earth elemental without a conscious. Rather than live a life of fear and pain, Caitlin Brannigan ends it all, throwing herself off the Cliffs of Moher and into the sea.

Eleven years have passed, and Liam is making a new life in Seattle with his pack. It isn’t what he’d intended, but he’s making the best of it, though he’s vowed never to love another. Until Caitlin crashes back into his life. With no memory of who she is or why she’s drawn to the Irish beta wolf, she clings to snatches of feelings and memories.

When the earth elemental who bound her realizes she’s not dead, will he resume his endless torment? Or will Liam and Caitlin’s love be strong enough to end his plans once and for all?

214 pages, ebook

First published June 22, 2015

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Patricia D. Eddy

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Patricia D. Eddy is a USA Today Bestselling Author who writes romance for the beautifully broken.

Fueled by coffee, wine, and Doctor Who episodes on repeat, she brings damaged heroes and heroines together to find their happy ever afters in many different worlds. From military to paranormal to BDSM, her characters are unstoppable forces colliding with such heat, sparks always fly.

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65 reviews1 follower
June 23, 2015
I got so lost in this story! For fans of Patricia D. Eddy’s Shifter series, this book is a true delight!

Not only are those of us who fell in love with the Bellingham Pack treated to the story of Liam and the love he thought lost forever, but we get better understanding of the pack itself and how the members interact. We also learn more about the events from A Shift In The Water!

There’s always a feeling of ‘real’ to the characters in this author’s books, but there’s a depth to the characters and, perhaps most importantly, the emotions in this book that surpasses even her previous works and pulls you in to leave you more breathless than ever on more than one occasion.

I felt as if I could actually feel the tension among the wolves as they confronted Caitlin and her part in the capture and torture of their alpha and his mate, the pull of the mating call between Liam and Caitlin, and even Fergus’ insanity as he pursues Caitlin and Liam (or are they pursuing him?).

While the characters are without a doubt the driving force of this tale, the author has, as usual, presented locations with such detail that you feel as if you are walking along the Cliffs of Moher with the wind whipping around you or sitting in an Irish pub talking to some interesting folks while enjoying a draft or shot of whiskey.
Naturally, there’s an HEA (Happily Ever After) for our wolf and his fated elemental mate, but the ending also serves as a great promise for ongoing excitement in the next book. And, hopefully, more after that!
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899 reviews239 followers
May 18, 2016
I loved the first book in this series A Shift In The Water but this second book while seemingly just as good did not seem to have that same level of "can't put it down" which could always be just my mood but something seemed to be missing or maybe it was just too much angst or something.

I enjoyed the plot, but too many things seemed to be happening and a lot of tension and general dislike by many of the secondary characters made to setting less than pleasant.

Without going into a ton of detail, it IS a good plot, the ending was good but still left a couple of things hanging that I felt should have been resolved in this book and not the next one but we shall see.

Bottom line: I still enjoy this series, this one was a bit too dark for my mood possibly and the angst and general feel of seemingly almost everyone being unhappy or mad all the time took away a lot of my enjoyment. 4 Stars mainly for some really good beginning and ending chapters plus a good plot but it dragged a bit in the middle.
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Author 10 books30 followers
June 23, 2015
In fairness, I should point out that I was Eddy's editor for this book. And in some ways, that makes me the ideal person to review A Shift in the Air and not as biased as you might think.

I saw the first draft...and I saw the final draft, and let me tell you: Eddy takes her craft seriously, and it shows. I said a lot more here (you can read it for yourself), but trust me when I say, if you're a fan of the shifter genre, then you should definitely give this book a shot.

A lot of heart, blood, and tears went into creating a compelling story, and I daresay, Eddy made it happen.
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68 reviews
June 23, 2015
I wanted to like this book more than I really did since I loved A Shift in the Water. What I did like was the storyline itself, it seems fresh but was told in a pretty predictable manner. I liked the elementals and the shifters and liked the continued presence of Cade and Mara in the story. What I didn't like was the dialogue between almost every character. I especially did not care for the written accents, luv. The romance was weak and the sex was just too forced for me. Again, great potential for a really good book but IMHO it just didn't pan out.
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105 reviews1 follower
June 22, 2015
I received an ARC for an honest review. I do not include spoilers only my opinion of the book. I loved Liam and Caitlyn's story. This book is so much more than I expected. Patricia's talent increases with every novel she writes. You will not be disappointed if you love paranormal romances. This is for you. I eagerly await book 3.
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2,563 reviews99 followers
March 10, 2020
I liked this couple much more than the couple in the first book. The world and story line stayed consistent and was seamless form book one to two. Liam is swoon worthy with all his Scottish love and devotion. I am however a little salty that there is currently no more books in the series :( I want Peter's story please !

"Because I want the chance to love ya again Caitlin Brannigan. Don't take that away from me."
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1,645 reviews10 followers
March 24, 2021
Wow

So much craziness!!! I liked Caitlin. She found her self and her strength and learned not to be upset over the mistakes others forced upon her. Loved Liam. He is adorable and protective and just so much. Loved how he is protective of both Mara and Caitlin. Their family.
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3,250 reviews19 followers
July 2, 2019
Great second book in the Elemental Shifter series. I really enjoyed how the story of Liam and Caitlin/Bella played out. I love how these strong elemental women match wit and honor with their strong mates.
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4,342 reviews33 followers
May 14, 2018
Liam has been mourning Caitlin for 11 years thinking she's committed suicide. Bella has no memory memory of a life prior to 11 years ago when Katerina found and saved her. It isn't until Katarina dyes that Bella begins to question her life. The charm that Katarina created for Bella to wear all the time is destroyed and with it the hold Katerina had on her is gone. Bella start searching and realizes she is indeed Caitlin, Liam's long lost love. She goes to Liam to let him know she has recovered some of her memories and that includes him. The problem is that Cade's pack only knows her as one of the people who assisted Katarina in trying to kill Cade. Liam recognizes that Caitlyn is his mate and is willing to walk away from his pack if necessary. Caitlin is finally able to tell Liam, Cade and Mara about her connection to Fergus. Now that Katerina's charm is broken Fergus is aware that Caitlin is alive and is pulling all the stops out to get her to return to Ireland. Meanwhile Mara is spiraling downward because of the warring elementals within her. Her fire elemental seems to be trying to take her over and it's slowly weakening her. Cade, Mara, Liam, Kaitlyn and Oliver all end up in Ireland in an effort to locate Fergus and stop his reign of terror. They searched out the mysterious book of charms that Fergus has been searching for in the last 11 years. A confrontation with Fergus occurs and he kidnaps Liam taking him away. It's up to Caitlin to decipher the ancient book of charms iritten in Gaelic in order to find the answers needed to separate Fergus earth and her air elemental. Unable to locate Liam despite searching everywhere, Caitlin finally comes up with a plan to destroy Fergus but only after he's told her that Liam is dead. Even though she's devastated she realizes that Fergus must be stopped and she enlists Mara and Cade and members of another pack to finally take Fergus down. Realizing the only merciful thing to do is end Fergus's life, Caitlin does so but not before he admits that Liam is alive. Liam is in terrible shape when they find him but being able to shift takes care of some of his injuries but with additional rest and shifting, he'll be fine. Caitlyn and Liam complete their mating bond during the last hours of the full moon. Caitlin continues to seek out information from the ancient book to help Mara with her warring elementals in order to keep her from becoming another Fergus. With a promise of being there for Mara in order to keep her from going over the edge, Caitlin as Liam's mate becomes part a member of Cade's pack and they return to settle into life in Seattle.
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788 reviews44 followers
July 19, 2018
First, let me say that I did not like Liam's character at all after finishing A Shift in the Water. I thought he carried the "brooding Irishman" a few steps too far. But that was in the first book. I picked up the second because I love the way Patricia Eddy tells a story and I just couldn't walk away from this pack, no matter how hard I tried. So even at the first page, this book had strike against it, or so I thought. Strikes against Caitlin for her actions in Book 1, strikes against Liam for the same reason. When Book 2 opened and I realized that this would explain some of their actions in the first book, I warmed up a bit to them. Not as much as I did to Cade and Mara in the first book, but enough that I could read this story and treat it as a stand alone. I will agree with other reviewers who said that it started slow and built up until Cade, Liam, et al headed to Ireland, but there's no reason to be surprised at that. Ms. Eddy is very good at building a story from the beginning. There was a lot to be explained at the beginning, a lot of backstory that had to be told, otherwise the reader would walk into the second half of this book not knowing what was going on.

I was disappointed that we weren't with Cade and Mara when they headed to the Elemental community they visited, Rather than reading the narrative about it, I think I would have liked to have been there to see what happened. It didn't detract from the book, just left me with a strange feeling of being left out of an important part.

The last half of the book moves quickly, so quickly in a couple of places that I had to re-read paragraphs to make sure I was catching everything and not missing a detail. And in her usual style, Patricia Eddy writes a book that is both moving and descriptive. She leaves nothing to chance as she weaves her way through descriptions and dialogue.

Patricia Eddy's A Shift In the Air is definitely a book to read, and yes, you want to start with the first book to get the whole picture of the werewolf pack. At the end, while I didn't love Caitlin, I understood her and felt she was a good match for Liam (whom I also got to liking over the course of the book).
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242 reviews12 followers
November 6, 2020
"A single tear trailed down her cheek, and her heart threatened to break in half. She ached to love him. But how could she when she wasn't free?"

This was such an emotional story. I loved meeting Cade and Mara in book one of the Elemental Shifter series, and was happy to see that Shift in the Air didn't pivot away from the characters we'd come to love, but instead simply folded them all in together.

In Water, Mara's health kept us on the edge for almost the entirety of the story. Air was no less of a heart-clenching tale, with Caitlin desperately trying to free herself from the elemental who'd bound her - and her magic - while coping with the pull she feels for Liam, her long-time love who'd thought her dead. Not only was their struggle a major mystery - how could she free herself from Fergus's hold over her element, over her? - but we were treated to a much larger threat to this supernatural world that Eddy created.

My favorite part of the book was that, despite being surrounded by a slew of alpha (literally!) males, the spotlight and action were shared equally between them and their mates. The women, despite whatever ailments or shortcomings when compared to the strong shifters, held their own and had an equal voice in both the Pack and the planning. This is something I've come to love about all of Eddy's work, but especially in a genre that is often overcome by stereotypical male dominance.

I'd absolutely recommend this book for a read, and while I suppose it could be enjoyed on its own, I'd definitely recommend delving into A Shift in the Water first. Air didn't end in a cliffhanger, per se, but there was certain threat hanging over our pack that makes it reassuring to know that books 3 and 4 are due next year sometime.
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2,802 reviews11 followers
November 25, 2020
This story is an epic journey into a world that is so vivid and entrancing that I could not put it down for one second. The story follows Liam and Caitlin who fall head over heels for each other in a short amount of time but what both them don’t know is each of them have a secret. Liam is a werewolf who has found his one true mate, but she runs from him because she has been bound and trapped by this horrible person. Liam spends so much time looking for her and he never wants to stop but things start to look dismal he thinks the worse. The author creates a world that is so realistic I was immediately in love with it and the story of these two soulmates go through so much tragedy just to find their way back to each other but things are not exactly the same. Caitlin has lost years of memories and now it is up to Liam to not only help keep her safe from what hunts her but to also prove to her they are meant for each other. All the characters were amazing, and the women were strong individuals that could stand up and fight for themselves but also knew their men always had their backs. I love this story, the characters, this world, and I absolutely can not wait to read more.
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5,422 reviews54 followers
March 17, 2021
A Shift in the Air
Elemental Shifter, Volume 2
By: Patricia D. Eddy
Narrated by: Richard Sawyer, Sophie Daniels

I am hooked in this series. Each story is exciting and suspenseful and has a passionate romance woven in. I am not typically a paranormal listener, but this is not your typical paranormal series! This book features Caitlin and Liam. They were in love until Caitlin was stolen from him. She is an elemental of air, and demand for all four is priceless. Her captor has taken her away and now 11 years later, she is back. With no recollection, she still is drawn to Liam, but the danger of her being taken again is there. And she has to keep the other elementals safe. Will she survive? Will the others be safe? Twists, turns, thrills and suspense will keep you coming back for more to see how it ends.

Narrated by Richard Sawyer and Sophie Daniels, the performance keeps you on edge. They are perfect for their characters. Sawyer comes through with a wonderful Irish brogue, making the story realistic. Daniels is vulnerable yet strong and plays Caitlin perfectly. It's a fantastic cast and an audio you don't want to miss.
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719 reviews2 followers
June 20, 2021
well in book 1 I figured out the Hero and Heroine for this book but the plot that twists and turns is mind boggling...well done Patricia. it reminds me of her BY THE FATES series but not as intricate in storyline..which is good as that series just about did my head in.
there was drama and a lot of angst ..and romantic steam. most of the narration was in Irish brogue which was awesome and enjoyable to listen.
you have to concentrate on this plot as you'll drown quickly.
I get a bit frustrated at Cade's alpha crap, sometimes it's like he's not as smart as an alpha can be, and the women keep getting to the point and the men just beat their chests grrrrr....but that's werewolves for ya. this series continues forward with each book and I think you need to start from the beginning to get the gist.
more comes to light about maras plight which still continues....
book 3 is a new character introduced from this book so it's story on...
6,804 reviews27 followers
November 27, 2020
While this is the second book in this series and can be read as a stand alone I do think it is a far better read if your "A Shift in the Water" first Patricia is a go to author for me I started with her military suspense reads bit have since branched into her other genres and I have to tell you no matter what she is writing you are guaranteed to be glued to your seat and unable to put it down and this latest book is no different

Caitlyn an elemental is seriously damaged when Felix steals her abilities and she has been living her life not knowing her past Meanwhile Liam a wolf shifter has been morning his lost mate for the last eleven years believing she committed suicide What happens when they reconnect and Felix tries to take her again You will have to read to see
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3,044 reviews68 followers
December 17, 2022
Review of A Shift In The Air by Partricia D. Eddy
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I loved the first book when it came out and I waited for more. Due to a long pause, I was saddened to think that nothing else was coming...thank the lord and chocolate thickshakes that I was wrong!

Liam's story. We get to learn about his heartbreak and how the love of his life died...only to not be dead and now be working for the enemy after escaping her psycho cult ex who has a total mental control over and earning some memory loss. Caitlin turned Bella turned Caitlin is now helping Mara with her unbalanced powers while on a see-saw of emotions. Should she stay and be with Liam, or flee to protect him from Fergus?
More loss. More questions. More romance!

Loved it! Can't wait to read the rest of the series!
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1,484 reviews28 followers
December 1, 2020
A Shift in the Air, Elemental shifter series book two, follows the characters of Caitlin Brannigan and werewolf shifter Liam O’Sullivan. Eleven years ago, Liam thought that Caitlin committed suicide, not knowing that she was alive all along since a woman named Katerina rescued her. When her memories begin to surface, Caitlin returns to Liam, only to discover that his pack Alpha Cade will not allow her to stay. As someone else comes from the past, the wolf pack must work together to stop these new obstacles from getting in their way. Can Liam and Caitlyn convince Cade to allow her to stay with Liam? Or will Liam leave his pack to be with her?
178 reviews
September 7, 2018
WOW!!

I love love this elementals and shifters series by Patricia Eddy!! I literally could not put down book one and was into book two, this one as fast as possible. This author has an amazing ability to create a wondrous and intriguing world that draws you in completely!! I felt like I knew these characters intimately by the time I was done with the story. While each book wraps up that story line with what I consider a HEA it also lets you know more is coming!! And I for one cannot wait for the next book in this series!!
1,068 reviews6 followers
April 9, 2023
A story of love conquers all when Liam's mate barrels back into his life with scattered memories of her past, but the draw to Liam cannot be denied. She may have been coerced into nefarious plans, but her strength of will was always present, and Liam and the pack stand behind her after a rocky start as she fights to break the control held over her. Suspense, action, and lots of danger keep you engaged as this story plays out with twists and turns that finally lead to their long overdue happy mating. Terrific narration from Richard Sawyer and Sophie Daniel's bring the story to life from the pages.
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226 reviews2 followers
March 25, 2018
I loved this book! Even I was scared for Caitlin and for a split second towards the end thought the author was going to let Fergus win and I was like (she wouldnt!?!?) Lol! I've grown fond of all the wolf pack characters and their dynamics. The ending was left a bit open in regards to Mara so I'm really really hoping there's a third book coming to wrap that up....besides who wouldn't love a third book with this set of characters am I right?! ;)
533 reviews1 follower
February 25, 2021
RECONNECTING

Everything has changed, sometimes for the good and sometimes for the not so good. Old adversaries join together to stop the onslaught of evil, while new connections are built. But the over arching theme is love, love giving, love shared, and expanding intimate love.
A Shift in the Air is a not to be missed, could not put it down, very compelling story in an interconnected series. Highly recommend.
3,267 reviews76 followers
August 30, 2018
Good start that fizzled a little. The H is wonderfully angsty, and the h grows stronger as the story unfolds. I really liked her, but I think there may have been too many plot devices and it seems the books are really a series of cliffhangers, rather than HEA.
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284 reviews1 follower
May 1, 2022
Elemental My Dear Readers

Even better than the first book! The twists, turns & everything in between, just keep you turning page after page until the end, then it ends with a kick that'll have you going for book three to see what happens next..
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486 reviews3 followers
March 18, 2024
I throughly enjoyed this second book in the series! The drama and magic ramp up deliciously. The audiobook was great too; allowing the Irish in the novel to flavor the dialogue. Looking forward to numbers three and four to round out the series!
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15 reviews5 followers
May 30, 2017
Excellent

I enjoyed this book as much as the first one. The characters are engaging, and well developed. I'm looking forward to reading the next one!
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23 reviews
August 15, 2017
Awesome

Awesome book. Really enjoyed if you like shifter stories, this is a must read. Action, love, and suspense. Highly enjoyed it.
46 reviews1 follower
January 9, 2018
Great read

I choose 4 stars only because of so many errors in this book. Liam and Caitlin's story was great and I hope the story continues
12 reviews
November 25, 2018
Love this series

Absolutely awesome writing. It captured my interest from the beginning and kept me enthralled to the end. Can’t wait to read the next in the series.
43 reviews1 follower
January 19, 2020
Great!!!!

i love the fact that there is plot not just sexy time all the dank time , will most definitely keep reading the series can’t wait for the next journey
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917 reviews3 followers
March 6, 2024
I'm not convinced this is the series for me.
For some reason, the author uses profanity in strange times and far too often, especially shite.
I like the Old World parts when they are in Ireland.

I hate the phrase, "F--- me"
And it's overused so much that it means nothing.
DNF
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